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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Open Letter to Mayor & Council on compensation By J. Sanders | Page 4, THE AURORAN, Thursday, April 11, 2024 "I would say that it’s a questionable leader that constantly has the elected majority of Council moving in an opposite direction, and then uses all available media to justify only one …
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Aurora Strong Mayor Powers didn’t have to do with the housing pledge, it had to do with the commitment letter, if the mayor committed with the letter then they would be receiving strong mayor powers.
In recent years, the political reporting in the Town of Aurora has experienced a significant decline. One crucial aspect that remains largely unknown to people is the strong mayor power.
"The Strong Mayor powers were granted to select municipalities where the Head of Council, in Aurora’s case the Mayor, confirmed via letter to Queen’s Park that their respective towns and cities would meet housing targets set by the Ontario Government."
This is regarding the letter by Joyce Deutsch published in this paper on 5 October 2023 “Open letter to Mayor & Council on men’s transitional shelter.”
Read more comments about the Aurora council compensation review on Aurora POLITICS Unleashed Facebook Group.
"Things are being said about Councillors and the proposed salary increase that are inaccurate and disrespectful. I do not appreciate that. Doing what is fair and right is the foundation of my work."
"Strong Mayor powers extend far beyond building homes faster and reaches into democracy that is so valued by most people."
The Town of Aurora has pledged to build 8,000 new homes in the future, according to a cartoon by Scott Johnston for The Auroran, a local newspaper.
A letter to the editor published in The Auroran by Peter Smith urges the Town to reject "Strong Mayor" powers. The letter appeared in the Thursday, September 14, 2023 issue, with a digital copy available on the newspaper's online platform.
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